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FG61 GKX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,305 mi
Last recorded150,305 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 GKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 150,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 150,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 134,028 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 116,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front wishbone bush,s split slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,978 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 101,978 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyre sidewalls splitting/perishing - dated 2011 - 185/60x15 84T

Fail 9 Mar 2018 77,843 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyre sidewalls splitting/perishing - dated 2011 - 185/60x15 84T

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,720 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 42,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FG61 GKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG61 GKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG61 GKX registered?

FG61 GKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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